10:46 | Lima, Dec. 13 (ANDINA).
The Peruvian President Ollanta Humala last week signed the law for the Protection of Peru’s coastline and its surf breaks. This law protects Peru’s beaches from construction that may affect the coast and its waves that are ideal for surfing.
The head of the Peruvian State, joined by government officials, executives from the Peruvian Surfing Federation (FENTA), and representatives from Peru’s National Surfing Team, gathered at the Government Palace during the signature of the law passed for the Protection of Peru’s coastline and its surf breaks.
“If we are leaders in surfing at the regional and international levels, why not keep supporting this sport that adds value to our country. It’s worth worrying about sport,” said President Humala.
Moreover, the Peruvian leader said that sport plays a key role in the development of today’s youth, and as a way to promote good values and to stay away from drugs and gang activity.
“Protecting the integrity of coastal wave producing areas is not something that is done just to benefit surfers,” remarked ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “By protecting the integrity of their surf breaks, the Peruvian Government has taken the side of preserving the surf areas, and as a consequence, also the culture and viability of those unique wave riding communities.”
Aguerre continued, “I congratulate and admire President Humala’s decision to support the conservation of their surf breaks that include some of the most beautiful coastline and waves anywhere on the planet."
With the surf community’s influence from beaches across the country, such as Punta Rocas and La Herradura, an agreement was reached with the Peruvian Congress.
The Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Education, Peru’s Navy, Peruvian Institute of Sport (IPD), as well as the Peruvian Surfing Federation (FENTA), teamed up to solve this major environmental matter.
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Publicado: 13/12/2013